Human Resources Manager

Location: Racine, WI
Company: Twin Disc, Inc.
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Director of Human Resources

The Human Resources Manager leads and executes human resources strategies that support Twin Disc’s manufacturing operations while fostering a safe, compliant, and high‑performance workplace. This role partners closely with plant and operations leadership to align HR, safety, and environmental initiatives with business objectives.

Serving as a trusted advisor to both leadership and employees, the Human Resources Manager ensures policies, practices, and culture reflect Twin Disc’s values, commitment to safety, and operational excellence.

• Lead and support full‑cycle HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management.
• Partner with manufacturing leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Implement and ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Coach and advise supervisors and managers on HR best practices and effective people management.

• Promote positive employee relations by addressing concerns promptly and fairly, conducting investigations, and recommending appropriate corrective action.
• Ensure consistent application of policies and progressive discipline across the manufacturing workforce.
• Advocate for employee wellbeing and a respectful, inclusive work environment.

• Act as a key partner in promoting and sustaining a strong safety‑first culture in manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with plant leadership and operations supervisors to develop, implement, and improve workplace health and safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, workers’ compensation requirements, and internal safety standards.
• Oversee workers’ compensation claims, return‑to‑work programs, and injury trend analysis.
• Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Support safety training programs, including new‑hire orientation and ongoing employee education.
• Monitor, analyze, and report safety metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary liaison with environmental consultants to ensure environmental compliance, permitting, and regulatory reporting.

• Partner with leadership and HR peers to recruit, hire, and onboard hourly and salaried manufacturing and professional talent.
• Identify training and development needs and support skills‑based training initiatives.
• Support succession planning, leadership development, and performance management processes.

• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable labor laws and internal standards.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR metrics, and required reports.
• Support audits, regulatory inspections, and internal compliance reviews.
• Leverage HR systems and data to drive informed decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting workplace safety programs and OSHA compliance.

Preferred

• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, or SHRM‑SCP).
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing principles.

• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching abilities
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters
• Analytical mindset with experience using HR and safety metrics
• Hands‑on, collaborative approach suited for a manufacturing floor environment
• Commitment to a culture of safety, respect, and accountability

• Regular on‑site presence in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to production areas.
• Occasional off‑shift or weekend work may be required to support operations, safety events, or investigations.